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On March 30, 2026, Tom Golisano, whose foundation has partnered with Special Olympics since 2012 to improve the health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) globally, was named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50 list for the fifth time, ranking 12th among major donors. Previously, on March 24, Dimitri A. Christakis MD MPH discussed the clinical implications of a recent study, highlighting that adults with IDD experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and pharmacologic utilization, in addition to cost barriers, compared to the general population. This followed the official signing of the agreement for the 2029 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Chur, Switzerland, on March 23, which will host 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners. Earlier, on March 2, Ulster University welcomed an international delegation from the Golisano Foundation and Special Olympics to its Derry campus. This visit occurred after the university received the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award, recognizing its partnership with Special Olympics Ireland in enhancing health outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities.
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